Name:
Period:
US Government (Regular and Honors)
Chapters 5/6 – Content Guide (42 Points Total)
Chapter 5 - Section 1: (7 Points Total)
1. What is a term of Congress (Define and length)?
2. What is a session of Congress (Define and length)?
Complete the following table as you read this section
Characteristics of the House
Size
Description
Terms
Date of Election
Characteristics of its Members
Age
Qualifications
Length of Citizenship
Residence
Characteristics of the Senate
Size
Description
Terms
Date of Election
Characteristics of its Members
Age
Length of Citizenship
Residence
Qualifications
Chapter 5 – Section 2: (5 Points Total)
Complete the following table as you read this section
Job Title
Description of Duties
Speaker of the House
Majority Leader
Minority Leader
Whip (Both Majority and Minority)
House Rules Committee
Chapter 5 – Section 3: (5 Points Total)
Complete the following table as you read this section
Job Title
President of the Senate
President Pro Tempore
Majority Leader
Minority Leader
Whip (Both Majority and Minority)
Description of Duties
Chapter 5 – Section 4: (5 Points)
As you read, define and explain the five types of committees involved in Congress. Be
sure to use complete sentences and specific examples where appropriate.
1. Standing Committees
2. Subcommittees
3. Select Committees
4. Joint Committees
5. Conference Committees
Chapter 5 – Section 5: (9 Points)
Define and explain the following terms as you read. Be sure to use specific examples to
illustrate your understanding of the term.
Personal Staff Members:
- Administrative Assistants
- Legislative Assistants
- Caseworkers
Committee Staff Members:
Support Agencies: No need to explain this term
- Library of Congress
- Congressional Budget Office
- Government Accountability Office
- Government Printing Office
Chapter 6 – Section 1: (6 Points)
Complete the following table for this section
Legislative Powers of Congress
Taxing and Spending
Other Money Powers
Commerce
Foreign Policy
Providing for National Growth
Other Legislative Powers
Non-Legislative Powers of Congress
Choosing a President
Removal Power
Confirmation Power
Ratification Power
Amendment Power
Chapter 6 – Section 2: (5 Points)
Explain how the following can cause conflict between the executive and the legislative.
Be sure to use specific definitions and examples to illustrate your points.
1. Constituents
2. Checks and Balances
3. Political Parties
4. Organization of Congress
5. Timetables